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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,135.04, 44,348.34 and 17,988.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,135.04, 44,348.34 and 17,988.90 is: 24,825.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,135.04 : 44,348.34 = 17,988.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,135.04/44,348.34 = 17,988.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,135.04x = 44,348.34 × 17,988.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,135.04x = 797,777,853.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,777,853.43/32,135.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,825.79

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